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DE62 EJX

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,685 mi
Last recorded168,685 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 EJX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 168,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 168,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2025 161,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 154,945 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded

Rear tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 98,797 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,083 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,394 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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DE62 EJX is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE62 EJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE62 EJX registered?

DE62 EJX is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DE62 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 EJX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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